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Bathrooms with longevity


Like most of the building industry, the bathroom sector has changed over the last two years. James Sketch from Keuco explains what people are now focussing on when it comes to planning and designing their bathroom


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he combination of Brexit and Covid has meant that many self-builders have had to adjust their plans; this is not just because of adaptations and alterations to the supply and delivery chain, but many are looking at the longevity behind their projects. You may be building to create your own forever home or to use this as an opportunity to venture into the homebuilding sector, with a view of selling and then creating additional homes. Whatever the reason, the rationale behind what you are building will probably have changed since 2020, especially in terms of bathroom design. The keyword is longevity – the


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property may currently be at a premium ut uyers are looing or specifics Aesthetically pleasing, hotel-style bathrooms are no longer the go-to. Design and quality are important but the bathroom now has to be extremely easy to clean as hygiene has gone up on everyone’s priority list and it must be adaptable for residents of all ages. Multigenerational living seemed to be the catchphrase to cover families with young children through to teenagers; but now it covers a much wider age bracket. House prices are increasing and as it be- comes harder for the younger generation to get onto the housing ladder, families are building and buying properties that


can cater for all. This may mean sections of the house are divided for individual living, but bathrooms may still have to be shared.


Living with an ageing relative does not mean you have to lose out on stylish design. Brands who work within the care home sector are designing and manufacturing products that can be adapted to residential living too. Bathrooms can now be designed and crafted to cater for all ages, taking into account current and potential needs without creating a look that is ‘institu- tionalised’. Shower surfaces that are oor level, with no ridge or side to step over are on-trend in terms of bathroom


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